Planned water shutdown cancelled
Rand Water says the repair leaks will still be executed in situ without reducing the load.
The planned shutdown of the Rand Water water supply to Tshwane scheduled for August 15 and 16 has been cancelled.
RAND WATER’S ENGINEERS TO FIX THE LEAKS AT ZUIKERBOSCH WATER PLANT
During the shutdown, the utility’s team of technicians would have repaired leaks at the Zuikerbosch water treatment plant and defective valves at the Palmiet booster station, according to metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.
Mashigo said the interruption would have impacted water provision to the Klipriviersberg, Klipfontein, Brakfontein and Hartebeesthoek Rand Water reservoirs that supply some of Tshwane reservoirs.
“Rand Water had scheduled the same interruption for July 30, which was subsequently cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.’’
THE LEAKS WOULD BE SORTED OUT WITHOUT REDUCING THE WATER PRESSURE
According to the utility, the repair of the leaks will still be executed “in situ” without reducing the load.
Mashigo said that the other works that require load reduction will be planned for a later stage after consumption has reduced.
However, the metro encourages residents to assist in conserving and using water sparingly by doing the following:
– Do not water gardens
– Do not wash cars
– Do not clean driveways or pavements using hosepipes
– Do not fill swimming pools
– Flush toilets only when necessary
– Close a running tap while brushing your teeth
– Reduce daily water usage as much as possible.
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